City launches $35M Covid vaccine counseling program
Crain’s Health Pulse: Amida Care is among participating health plans in new initiative for providers to reach out to unvaccinated patients.
Read MoreState Must Invest in Medicaid
Gay City News: “To support LGBTQ communities, communities of color, and other populations disproportionately impacted by poor health outcomes, including higher rates of COVID-19 and HIV, we cannot overstate the necessity of investing in Medicaid,” states Amida Care President and CEO Doug Wirth in his letter to the editor.
Read MoreHealth Plan Leaders Can Step Up, Lead on PrEP Services
Managed Healthcare Executive: “Health plan leaders can be the thought leader working with state Medicaid directors on how to implement this in a way that plans are adequately funded and have the right the tools,” said Amida Care President and CEO Doug Wirth in this piece about coverage of PrEP services.
Read MoreNY Debe Comprometerse a Que El Cuidado de Afirmación de Género Sea Más Accesible (New York Must Commit to Making Gender-Affirming Care More Accessible)
El Diario: An op-ed by Cecilia Gentili, principal consultant and founder at Trans Equity Consulting and co-chair of the NEW Pride Agenda Board of Directors, about the need for New York health plans to follow Amida Care’s lead and provide gender-affirming care.
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Covering gender-affirming treatments will save health plans money, advocates say
Crain’s Health Pulse: Amida Care’s Alister Rubenstein, transgender health program manager, and Kevin Steffens, vice president of clinical services and programs, discuss the financial benefits of covering gender-affirming care for health plans.
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